Meet Our Staff

Heather has been involved in Journey since 2012 when her oldest son was cast in Narnia.  She immediately grew to love Journey as much as her son.  Working with the kids and other families made each show something to look forward to!

While still having the pleasure of working with students, being Show Coordinator allows her to connect with families and artistic teams on a whole new level.  Being an integral part of bringing each show to life is a privilege, especially when accomplished in an environment of Christ’s love.

Heather has been married to Todd for 21 years.  After moving with the military for most of that time, her family is very happy to have settled in Southern Washington.  She has homeschooled all four of her children, the oldest who is now off to college.  The younger three are now in Journey and thankful to big brother for introducing it to them.

Fredia’s involvement with Journey started in 2002 when she attended a meeting for those interested in the possibility of this children’s theater group starting in Vancouver! In 2003 she joined the staff first as Business Manager and then moved to Area Coordinator for the “new” area in Vancouver East. Fredia and her family, all of us, enjoyed involvement in Journey for 11 years when the last of her four children aged out of the program.

Fredia went on to tack on her master’s degree in teaching and just recently retired from her beloved job as a first-grade teacher. Teaching has been a rewarding and joyous place. Still wanting to continue  involvement with kids and their families, Fredia will begin teaching in a homeschool setting and step back into show coordinating with Journey Theater.

Fredia enjoys learning and being outdoors and has a quest to see all 63 of the National Parks! With less than half the parks visited to this point, she has some traveling to do!

Fredia is extremely excited to rejoin the Journey community!

Audrey’s involvement with Journey Theater began in 2016 when her two boys took their first classes. In 2019, they auditioned and performed in their first show, Mary Poppins. Since then, Audrey and her family have learned just how special this theater community is.

There is a unique richness to the relationships built in the Journey community and a special quality to the experiences of our students and their families. As a class coordinator, Audrey is so thankful for the opportunity to help foster these relationships and allow students to enjoy class in a safe, fun, and enriching environment.

Prior to class coordinating, Audrey graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a BA in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten for four years before having children of her own and has since enjoyed the many hats of a stay at home mom, also volunteering and working in various church ministries.

Audrey and her husband, Bryce, have been married since 2003 and they have three children – Trevin, Tyson, and Adelyn. When she’s not homeschooling or at Journey classes with her troupe of three, Audrey loves to spend time with her family and friends or relax with a good book.

Kileah’s history with Journey began in 2015 when her two oldest kids began their first classes with Journey and her husband Micah directed the music for The Wizard of Oz that same year. A musician herself, it seemed natural to dive into the performing arts as a family! Through many shows, classes, auditions, and parent meetings, Kileah’s love for Journey’s community has only grown as she has witnessed the lifegiving beauty and joy that it has brought to her family’s life.

Prior to class coordinating, Kileah authored A Kids Book About Depression as well as published essays on parenting and mental health. She is a passionate advocate for community access to mental health resources for children and parents. She is also a seasoned home educator and passionate about giving children a feast of opportunity in which they can thrive in the beauty and truth of a richly-cultivated environment full of curiosity and joy.

Kileah and her husband Micah have been married since 2006 and have four hobbits – Eoin, Imogen, Iona, and Finna, as well as a menagerie of pets including 8 chickens, a chinchilla, a holland lop, a Maine Coon, and a spicy Scottish Terrier. When she’s not homeschooling or shuffling around children to Journey classes or shows, you can find her sitting in her favorite plaid chair knitting and reading, writing by candlelight, or practicing new liturgical choir music.

Bethany first became involved with Journey Theater when her oldest daughter auditioned for her first show in 2024. Assigned to the costume committee, she quickly discovered a passion for costuming, and was hooked from the start. As a former preschool teacher and director, Bethany has always loved creativity and storytelling, making costume design a natural fit. She found she had a strong eye for detail and enjoys working with production teams to help tell stories through costumes, bringing creative visions to life and helping performers look and feel their best on stage. She especially loves the sense of community found in theater and the magic of storytelling through performance.

Bethany and her husband, Brian, have been married since 2007 and have three children: Betsy, Jack, and Charlie Jane. When she’s not costuming, Bethany enjoys coaching youth soccer and supporting the theater and music programs at her children’s schools through booster clubs and volunteer work.

Sean, a longtime resident of the Northwest, has called Vancouver home since 2010. He has been married to his wife and best friend, Naomi, for the past 30 years. Their adventure with Journey began when their sons participated in their first classes and show in 2016. Sean has been grateful to witness how his children and others have blossomed and grown in confidence through their Journey experience. After watching her older brothers perform for several years, his daughter recently joined the program, and he’s thrilled to see her learn and grow while building a community of friends.

Sean recently retired from his role as a payroll and tax compliance program manager, and he’s excited and honored to use his background and experience to serve on Journey’s board of directors. Outside of Journey, Sean and Naomi are homeschooling their daughter together. Sean also loves the outdoors and has a passion for travel and learning foreign languages, and he’s thankful to have more time to enjoy hikes, cycling, paddleboarding, and exploring the world.

Kimberly and her family moved to Vancouver from Bellingham, Washington, in 2013. Their connection to Journey began when her husband, Ryan, and daughter, Quinn, started attending performances, but it quickly became much more than a place to watch shows. In 2024, Quinn attended a Journey summer camp, which led to classes and her first performance. Before long, it became clear that theater had become her “sport.”

Today, Ryan serves on the teaching team, and together they support Journey through show committee involvement. What began as an extracurricular activity has grown into a meaningful community for their entire family. Kimberly is honored to serve on the Board and help cultivate a space where students feel seen, known, valued, and encouraged to grow in confidence both on and off stage.

Professionally, Kimberly works for the Global Leadership Network, a Jesus-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and equipping people to lead where they are — at work, at home, and in their communities. Attending the Global Leadership Summit sparked a passion for intentional leadership and service. The message that “Everyone has Influence” continues to inspire the way she encourages others, builds community, and leads in everyday life.

Kimberly and Ryan have been married since 2006 and have two children, Declan and Quinn, along with their 60-pound Goldendoodle, Kihei, named after their favorite city in Maui. As a family, they love all things Disney, board games, shaved ice, and planning their next opportunity to put their feet in the sand!

A Vancouver, WA native and Journey alumnus, Stephen Pick recently returned home after three years in Boston where he was teaching, directing and completing his Master of Fine Arts degree and Arts Administration certification.

Stephen was a part of the first season of Journey shows back in 2003 and was completely captivated by the strong and friendly community. Experiencing theater for the first time in Journey instigated Stephen’s love for the arts. He went on to complete degrees in theater at George Fox University and Boston University as well as co-found and run a nonprofit, Valley Repertory Theatre, for many years. Returning to Journey he is honored to bring his experience and training to an organization that helped form him as a youth.

Stephen lives in Ridgefield with his best friend and wife, Jessie, and their wonderful children, Madelyn and Lillian.

Garrett was raised in Vancouver and attended his first Journey production in 2003. He began taking classes at Journey in 2004 and was on the crew for the first production of Oliver in 2005. Over the years, Garrett continued honing his stagecraft skills, serving on crew, pit bands, sound, and lighting. From 2014 to 2016, Garrett worked as the Tech Manager for Journey Theater. Through all his experiences at Journey as a student, Garrett had a foundation to refine his musicianship and sound engineering skills, allowing him to serve at church and work as a DJ.

In his professional life, Garrett has worked diligently in financial services for the past nine years. Garrett earned his bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Ashford University and his master’s in finance from the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Garrett is proudly married to his wife, Kiana, of 8 years, also a Journey alum. Together, they have three children: Maverick, Westley, and Magnolia. Garrett is ecstatic to join the board and serve alongside the Journey staff, students, and families.